14

Do you remember being 14yrs of age?
14. Fourteen.

I remember...
...mint green stretchy stirrup jeans aka Bubblegum Jeans pink & blue eyeshadow, acne, signing across my face in the yearbook due to said acne, spreading my wings a little which brought about heaps of trouble with my parents, babysitting for a family with a Pitbull named Iggy, tanning with babyoil, chocolate milk, fries & gravy at the Kopper Kettle, Mike & the Mechanics, The Outfield ...both of which I saw live in Toronto.... getting my first leg-cast, friends, etc.
Thankfully, I will not be 14 again.

Being really loud & giggly such as the girls that I am sort of supervising tonight for a 14yr old birthday party....not so much. Really? Was I ever that loud? Probably...am I still that loud? I shutter to think so!

What do you recall about 14?

14

Do you remember being 14yrs of age?
14. Fourteen.

I remember...
...mint green stretchy stirrup jeans aka Bubblegum Jeans pink & blue eyeshadow, acne, signing across my face in the yearbook due to said acne, spreading my wings a little which brought about heaps of trouble with my parents, babysitting for a family with a Pitbull named Iggy, tanning with babyoil, chocolate milk, fries & gravy at the Kopper Kettle, Mike & the Mechanics, The Outfield ...both of which I saw live in Toronto.... getting my first leg-cast, friends, etc.
Thankfully, I will not be 14 again.

Being really loud & giggly such as the girls that I am sort of supervising tonight for a 14yr old birthday party....not so much. Really? Was I ever that loud? Probably...am I still that loud? I shutter to think so!

What do you recall about 14?

Creative Wish List

Oh, there are so many projects floating about my mind. Where to start? When? How?
Only slightly overwhelming!

Today, I discovered one more to add to my invisible list.

I am a fan of stamped silver jewellery and am blessed to have my neck adorned with a necklace that has little silver medallions stamped with my boys names and a small birthstone hanging side by side.

Today I found this though. I can't wait to create some!

A fun summer project. Maybe this should be a group effort? Maybe there's a friend or two out there who would like to join me? We could have a neice or two booked to care for the Littles? Any takers?

What's on your creative project list?

Mine?

An apron....still waiting.

Weighted blanket.

Barn window frame to be crackled/painted.

Photography, photography, photography.

W's scrapbook.

Think about a scrapbook for R.

R's rocking chair...paint the seat, attach his name.

Knitting...finish the boys' coats & a fuschia vest for me.

Gromet Valance ....LR window.

Dress up box for W & R.

Maybe, this list isn't unmanageable. Maybe I need to stop thinking and just do it!

Creative Wish List

Oh, there are so many projects floating about my mind. Where to start? When? How?
Only slightly overwhelming!

Today, I discovered one more to add to my invisible list.

I am a fan of stamped silver jewellery and am blessed to have my neck adorned with a necklace that has little silver medallions stamped with my boys names and a small birthstone hanging side by side.

Today I found this though. I can't wait to create some!

A fun summer project. Maybe this should be a group effort? Maybe there's a friend or two out there who would like to join me? We could have a neice or two booked to care for the Littles? Any takers?

What's on your creative project list?

Mine?

An apron....still waiting.

Weighted blanket.

Barn window frame to be crackled/painted.

Photography, photography, photography.

W's scrapbook.

Think about a scrapbook for R.

R's rocking chair...paint the seat, attach his name.

Knitting...finish the boys' coats & a fuschia vest for me.

Gromet Valance ....LR window.

Dress up box for W & R.

Maybe, this list isn't unmanageable. Maybe I need to stop thinking and just do it!

Love At First Bite

No, this post isn't about Twilight or Interview With a Vampire.

Better.

Cheese. ("We'll go where there's cheese Gromit. Cheese!".....trivia...from where? You should see W act this line out...hilarious! Anyway....)

Cheese.

We broke up. Over a year ago. Because W is dairy free. We can't keep cheese in the house and not share with him. He's a cheezer like me.

But then last week happened.

A friend and I enjoyed Ladies Night at Willow Park Village, which is where I fell in love again. Sheep Brie from France with Merlot Wine Peppercorn Jelly on top. Oh! So sinful. So delicious. So not sharing!

And just saying it makes you feel all cultured and seductive and travelled and interesting.

It's a summer must.

Try it.

You'll be in love too.

Love At First Bite

No, this post isn't about Twilight or Interview With a Vampire.

Better.

Cheese. ("We'll go where there's cheese Gromit. Cheese!".....trivia...from where? You should see W act this line out...hilarious! Anyway....)

Cheese.

We broke up. Over a year ago. Because W is dairy free. We can't keep cheese in the house and not share with him. He's a cheezer like me.

But then last week happened.

A friend and I enjoyed Ladies Night at Willow Park Village, which is where I fell in love again. Sheep Brie from France with Merlot Wine Peppercorn Jelly on top. Oh! So sinful. So delicious. So not sharing!

And just saying it makes you feel all cultured and seductive and travelled and interesting.

It's a summer must.

Try it.

You'll be in love too.

Little Hands

I love this chubby little man hand.
I could kiss it and tickle it's palm all day.
Bup would not let go of this "baby cone". He had maybe one taste, but would not let go and oh, if you tried to help him by licking the drips, there were tears...big drippy tears down chubby cheeks...poor babe.
Kisses to you Bup. Kisses.
xoxo

Little Hands

I love this chubby little man hand.
I could kiss it and tickle it's palm all day.
Bup would not let go of this "baby cone". He had maybe one taste, but would not let go and oh, if you tried to help him by licking the drips, there were tears...big drippy tears down chubby cheeks...poor babe.
Kisses to you Bup. Kisses.
xoxo

Rain or Snow, one more lap to go!

We did it! The team completed the relay despite the spring-like weather. It was chilly, it was wet, it was fun, and it was well worth the effort.
Many thanks to all of you who supported us by pledges or in spirit! Thanks to you "Lyle's Drillers" raised over $ 11, 000 to support those affected by cancer. Wuhoo! Woot! Woot! Way to go!

Rain or Snow, one more lap to go!

We did it! The team completed the relay despite the spring-like weather. It was chilly, it was wet, it was fun, and it was well worth the effort.
Many thanks to all of you who supported us by pledges or in spirit! Thanks to you "Lyle's Drillers" raised over $ 11, 000 to support those affected by cancer. Wuhoo! Woot! Woot! Way to go!

4 More Days!

It's coming quickly! I'm about to check my laces, organize my comfy walking clothes, rain gear, and portable radios so that the sitter can access us as she minds the boys in the holiday trailer. What's happening, you ask?

Well, the Relay for Life of course! Check out our webpage to learn more.

It must be the local weekend to raise awareness and funds for cancer research as our Tarts and Tallywacker friends will be lacing their walking shoes, and donning their finest undies to participate in the Underwear Affair.

If you're in the area, with a no weekend plans, sign up, lace up and come on out! Can't make it? Check out our fundraising pages and support us in any little way you can. At the very least, please pray for sunshine and lovely warm spring night...rain free!

Many, many thanks and blessings to you!

4 More Days!

It's coming quickly! I'm about to check my laces, organize my comfy walking clothes, rain gear, and portable radios so that the sitter can access us as she minds the boys in the holiday trailer. What's happening, you ask?

Well, the Relay for Life of course! Check out our webpage to learn more.

It must be the local weekend to raise awareness and funds for cancer research as our Tarts and Tallywacker friends will be lacing their walking shoes, and donning their finest undies to participate in the Underwear Affair.

If you're in the area, with a no weekend plans, sign up, lace up and come on out! Can't make it? Check out our fundraising pages and support us in any little way you can. At the very least, please pray for sunshine and lovely warm spring night...rain free!

Many, many thanks and blessings to you!